Tuesday, 11 June 2024: early evening, windy all day and now stronger winds and maybe some rain (no)?

Posting five odds and ends until I can get out for another drive. I am adding the description that was written under another previously posted image taken on the same day.

"On 18 April 2024, I managed to get out for another drive, this time W and SW of Calgary. I was a bit hesitant to do another drive, after experiencing a lot more pain after my previous outing. However, spring is here and I have been missing everything, so I'm hoping to start getting out a little more.

There were a few birds that I would have liked to see, but my afternoon ended up being pretty much a barn drive. Always OK with me. The handful of bird photos I did take were pretty grim - either too far away or just not pleasant to look at. I did add a poor American Robin shot last time, just for my own record. A few other species included maybe half a dozen Trumpeter Swans way out on a large pond, a couple of Ravens, and a Red-winged Blackbird male calling to hopefully attract a female.

The weather was not what I was expecting! A mix of sunshine and cloud turned into wind and, in a couple of places, very light snow falling. Remember, I live in Alberta, where crazy weather happens all the time. This may have kept a lot of birds hidden.

I did break up my drive, partly to give my back and leg a change of position, but also to call in at Rancher's Corner to get a Cheeseburger and pan fries. Normally, I never think of eating burgers, but these ones are SO good and I hadn't been there for many months. What a warm welcome I got, too - so nice. A great place to stop at when on a drive SW of the city."

Tags:   Alberta Canada SW of Calgary building structure wood wooden barn old black & white barn colour photo good condition well kept snow windows outdoor 18 April 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_8771

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Yesterday, 18 February 2024, I managed to get out for another drive, this time W and SW of Calgary. I was a bit hesitant to do another drive, after experiencing a lot more pain after my previous outing. However, spring is here and I have been missing everything, so I'm hoping to start getting out more.

There were a few birds that I would have liked to see, but my afternoon ended up being pretty much a barn drive. Always OK with me. The handful of bird photos I did take were pretty grim - either too far away or just not pleasant to look at. I have added a poor American Robin shot, just for my own record. A few other species included maybe half a dozen Trumpeter Swans way out on a large pond, a couple of Ravens, and a Red-winged Blackbird male calling to hopefully attract a female.

The weather was not what I was expecting! A mix of sunshine and cloud turned into wind and, in a couple of places, very light snow falling. Remember, I live in Alberta, where crazy weather happens all the time. This may have kept a lot of birds hidden.

I did break up my drive, partly to give my back and leg a change of position, but also to call in at Rancher's Corner to get a Cheeseburger and pan fries. Normally, I never think of eating burgers, but these ones are SO good. What a warm welcome I got, too - so nice. A great place to stop at when on a drive SW of the city.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SW of Calgary scenery rural rural scene foothills farm hills distant mountains trees snow outdoor 18 April 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_8766

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Yesterday, 18 February 2024, I managed to get out for another drive, this time W and SW of Calgary. I was a bit hesitant to do another drive, after experiencing a lot more pain after my previous outing. However, spring is here and I have been missing everything, so I'm hoping to start getting out more.

There were a few birds that I would have liked to see, but my afternoon ended up being pretty much a barn drive. Always OK with me. The handful of bird photos I did take were pretty grim - either too far away or just not pleasant to look at. I have added a poor American Robin shot, just for my own record. A few other species included maybe half a dozen Trumpeter Swans way out on a large pond, a couple of Ravens, and a Red-winged Blackbird male calling to hopefully attract a female.

The weather was not what I was expecting! A mix of sunshine and cloud turned into wind and, in a couple of places, very light snow falling. Remember, I live in Alberta, where crazy weather happens all the time. This may have kept a lot of birds hidden.

I did break up my drive, partly to give my back and leg a change of position, but also to call in at Rancher's Corner to get a Cheeseburger and pan fries. Normally, I never think of eating burgers, but these ones are SO good. What a warm welcome I got, too - so nice. A great place to stop at when on a drive SW of the city.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SW of Calgary nature wildlife avian ornithology bird Robin American Robin Turdus migratorius male perched tree outdoor 18 April 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_8849

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Yesterday, 18 April 2024, I managed to get out for another drive, this time W and SW of Calgary. I was a bit hesitant to do another drive, after experiencing a lot more pain after my previous outing. However, spring is here and I have been missing everything, so I'm hoping to start getting out more.

There were a few birds that I would have liked to see, but my afternoon ended up being pretty much a barn drive. Always OK with me. The handful of bird photos I did take were pretty grim - either too far away or just not pleasant to look at. I have added a poor American Robin shot, just for my own record. A few other species included maybe half a dozen Trumpeter Swans way out on a large pond, a couple of Ravens, and a Red-winged Blackbird male calling to hopefully attract a female.

The weather was not what I was expecting! A mix of sunshine and cloud turned into wind and, in a couple of places, very light snow falling. Remember, I live in Alberta, where crazy weather happens all the time. This may have kept a lot of birds hidden.

I did break up my drive, partly to give my back and leg a change of position, but also to call in at Rancher's Corner to get a Cheeseburger and pan fries. Normally, I never think of eating burgers, but these ones are SO good. What a warm welcome I got, too - so nice. A great place to stop at when on a drive SW of the city.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SW of Calgary building structure wood wooden barn old black & white barn colour photo good condition well kept snow windows outdoor 18 April 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_8772

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Slow to post at the moment - trying to get my Taxes done in time!

HAPPY EARTH DAY TODAY, 22 April 2024.

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On 18 February 2024, I managed to get out for another drive, this time W and SW of Calgary. I was a bit hesitant to do another drive, after experiencing a lot more pain after my previous outing. However, spring is here and I have been missing everything, so I'm hoping to start getting out a little more.

There were a few birds that I would have liked to see, but my afternoon ended up being pretty much a barn drive. Always OK with me. The handful of bird photos I did take were pretty grim - either too far away or just not pleasant to look at. I did add a poor American Robin shot last time, just for my own record. A few other species included maybe half a dozen Trumpeter Swans way out on a large pond, a couple of Ravens, and a Red-winged Blackbird male calling to hopefully attract a female.

The weather was not what I was expecting! A mix of sunshine and cloud turned into wind and, in a couple of places, very light snow falling. Remember, I live in Alberta, where crazy weather happens all the time. This may have kept a lot of birds hidden.

I did break up my drive, partly to give my back and leg a change of position, but also to call in at Rancher's Corner to get a Cheeseburger and pan fries. Normally, I never think of eating burgers, but these ones are SO good and I hadn't been there for many months. What a warm welcome I got, too - so nice. A great place to stop at when on a drive SW of the city.

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